AIDA KIDS
Our freediving center with instructor Kostas Madouros became the first in Greece that can teach the following children's classes covering the ages of 6-15, according to the new educational program of AIDA International.
A great gift for your children! Learn about the sea and the underwater world through fun games and educational activities!
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Required equipment: mask, flippers, swimsuit.
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Optional additional equipment: snorkel, wetsuit up to 3 mm.
BRONZE DOLPHIN (ages 6-8)
THEORY:
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Basic equipment + its care.
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The need for breathing.
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Relaxation between dives.
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The underwater environment.
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Basic safety rules.
PRACTICE :
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Proper use of equipment.
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Float using aid for 30 sec.
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Floating without the need for equipment.
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Surface and underwater swimming.
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Perception of change of direction underwater.
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Games with a collection of shallow objects.
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Maximum depth: 2 meters
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Maximum underwater swimming distance : 15 m
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Course duration :1-2 days.
GOLD DOLPHIN
(ages 11-13)
THEORY:
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The 2 ways to dive.
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The importance of relaxation between dives.
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Buoyancy of objects.
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The underwater environment.
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Safety rules.
PRACTICE:
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Float using buoy, without flippers for at least 1 min.
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Floating without the need for equipment for 1 min.
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Apply 3 ways to relax on the surface.
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Vertical dives by pulling the rope.
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Equalization of ears pressure.
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Proper entry into the water.
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The dive buddy system.
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Utilization of buoyancy in emergency.
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Proper breathing after each dive.
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Games with collecting items and improving underwater skills.
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Maximum depth: 8 meters
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Maximum underwater swimming distance : 30 m
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Course duration 3 days.
SILVER DOLPHIN (ages 8-10)
THEORY:
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Water pressure.
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Basic structure of the ears.
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The need for equalization of the ears.
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The role of the diving couple.
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Relaxation between dives.
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The underwater environment.
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Basic safety rules.
PRACTICE:
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Float using aid for 1 min.
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Float without the need for equipment for 30 sec.
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Underwater horizontal swimming.
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Vertical dives by pulling the rope.
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Equalization of pressure in the ears.
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The dive buddy system.
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Underwater object collecting games.
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Application of an international distress signal.
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Maximum depth: 5 meters
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Maximum underwater swimming distance : 20 m
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Course duration : 2 days.
AIDA JUNIOR
(ages 14-15)
THEORY:
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The 2 ways to dive.
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Underwater equipment.
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Respiratory control after emergency.
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The need for equalization of the ears + mask.
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Buoyancy control.
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The underwater environment.
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Safety rules.
PRACTICE :
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Apply 3 ways to relax on the surface.
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Proper breathing after each dive.
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Duck dive technique. .
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Vertical dives by pulling the rope.
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Vertical dives with flippers.
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Ears + mask equalization.
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Utilization of buoyancy in emergency.
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Belt release during emergency.
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Games with collecting items and improving underwater skills.
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Maximum depth: 15 meters
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Maximum underwater swimming distance : 40 m
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Course duration 3-4 days.